Penn State Health à  -à  Hershey Medical Center
Location : Ã Â US : PA : Hershey
Work Type : Ã Â Full Time
FTE : Ã Â
Shift : Ã Â Day
Hours : Ã Â 12hr shifts at Hershey; 8 or 10hr shifts if working at Holy Spirit
Recruiter Contact : Please contact Savannah Stauffer at for additional information.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Penn State Health Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking qualified Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner candidates to work as an integral member of our Cardiac Surgery team at Hershey Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Both hospitals are located just outside of Harrisburg, PA. The APPs are responsible for providing surgical assistance as well as pre and postoperative patient care including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon.
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification is required for Nurse Practitioner candidates. Prior experience caring for cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest is highly preferred.
Candidates with minimal or no experience are still encouraged to apply and may be considered. Incentive bonuses are available for those who qualify.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :
- Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.
- Adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification
- National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.